Linetic is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Linetic also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Linetic. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Linetic can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Linetic normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Linetic has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Linetic related warnings talks about Linetic's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Linetic can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Linetic in conditions like Anemia. Other contraindications of Linetic have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Linetic may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Linetic, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Linetic is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Linetic safe for pregnant women?
Linetic may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Linetic again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Linetic safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Linetic may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Linetic should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Linetic on the Kidneys?
Linetic has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Linetic on the Liver?
Linetic is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Linetic on the Heart?
Linetic is completely safe for the heart.
Linetic should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linetic unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Linetic habit forming or addictive?
Linetic is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Linetic you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Linetic only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Linetic in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Linetic
The side effects of taking Linetic with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Linetic
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Linetic and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Linetic can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, oral Linetic can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Linetic along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Linetic does not contains penicillin. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is effectively used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Rarely, Linetic causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even after that if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Rarely, Linetic causes fever and chills. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyvox ® (linezolid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 758
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 778-781
